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Shift to e-DIS method to keep securities in your demat acccount safe

This will ensure that you don't have to give power of attorney to your broker and yet do not lose out on convenience

Irdai urges use of video KYC with geo-tagging, live photo of customer

In January this year, RBI had allowed banks and NBFCs to complete full KYC remotely. A number of banks have rolled out this service since the RBI's nod

Taxpayers' charter: Expect more fairness

The tax charter has been issued under the newly minted Section 119A of I-T Act. It is no longer an unenforceable administrative promise made by CBDT more as a public-relations exercise

Are you in financial trouble? Ask your bank to restructure your loan asap

Take your repayment capability and the extra interest cost involved when choosing a restructuring option

England vs Pakistan 2nd T20 International full scorecard

England vs Pakistan 2nd T20 International full scorecard

Why it's about time you began investing in markets outside India

Keep an investment horizon of at least five years, start with US and then go beyond that

Picking up running shoes that are easy on your feet while you work out

Choosing a pair of sneakers or keds has much to do with the shape of your feet and the workouts you do. The material they're made of is just as important as the fit

England vs Pakistan 1st T20 International full scorecard

England vs Pakistan 1st T20 International full scorecard

A snapshot of personal loan rates offered by various banks with details

Here are how the personal loan charges and rates by various banks and NBFCs stack up

Fund pick: IDFC Bond Fund - Short Term Plan

Fund pick: IDFC Bond Fund - Short Term Plan

Want to buy physical gold? Pick a digital platform for your investment

Those keen on buying gold as investment will be better off with sovereign gold bonds or ETFs

Irdai invites applications for innovative ideas under regulatory sandbox

Irdai said it has created a regulatory sandbox with the objective of using new and innovative ideas with a view to accelerate the growth of the sector

Invest directly only if you can pick stocks with good earnings potential

Retail investors may get fingers burnt by aggresively buying small-, mid-caps stocks

Unlock BFSI 2.0: Indians learnt importance of health insurance after Covid

But the crisis has also brought in a new challenge for general insurance providers, with claims doubling every 30 days

Unlock BFSI 2.0: From push, insurance has become a 'nudge product'

While demand for insurance, especially protection products, has gone go up, affordability is an issue

Unlock BFSI 2.0: Covid-19 gave insurance chance for growth, say experts

Non-life and life insurers both have scope for growth, say industry leaders in webinar organised by Business Standard

Can't fill Section 80C limit? Use NPS Tier-II tax saver scheme

Only central government staff looking for debt-oriented schemes should go for it

Avoid brokers who offer high leverage; they're very risky and could go bust

You should also avoid brokers with a high level of debt in their balance sheets; Move your account to another broker if the one you're dealing with delays making payouts

A deep dive into the SC ruling on daughter's right to ancestral property

Even in families dissolve the HUF, they may still have to give the daughter her rightful share, say experts

Sales of Corona Kavach health insurance policies on rise: Max Bupa

"The initial response for Corona Kavach plan has been encouraging and we are selling between 200-300 policies every day," Ramachandran said